enactment

Noun
  1. The passing of a law by a legislative body (synset 101129177)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: lawmaking, legislating, legislation - the act of making or enacting laws
    same as: passage
  2. A legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body (synset 106544086)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document - (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
    subtypes:
    • nullity - something that is null (especially an enactment that has no legal validity)
    • decree, edict, fiat, order, rescript - a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
    • legislative act, statute - an act passed by a legislative body
    same as: act
  3. Acting the part of a character on stage;
    Dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture (synset 100549839)
    is a type of: acting, performing, playacting, playing - the performance of a part or role in a drama
    subtypes:
    same as: characterization, personation, portrayal

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